Effect of Technically Relevant X-Ray Doses on the Structure and Function of Alcohol Dehydrogenase and Hen Egg-White Lysozyme

Johannes Khinast, Lisa-Marie Schaden, Miriam Wimmer-Teubenbacher, Johannes Poms, Peter Laggner, Karl Lohner, Stephan Sacher, Sharareh Salar-Behzadi*

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Abstract

Purpose

The effect of different irradiation doses on the structure and activity of lyophilized powders of Hen Egg-White Lysozyme (HEWL) and alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH) was investigated using these substances as models for robust and sensitive proteins, respectively. Three doses were selected to cover the ranges of radio-sterilization (25kGy), treatment of blood products (25Gy) and annual background radiation dose (approximately 2mGy). The results offer an initial screening of different irradiation doses and support the development of X-ray imaging methods as non-destructive process analytical technology (PAT) tools for detecting the visible particulate matters in such products.
Methods

HEWL and ADH were exposed to X-rays in the solid state. The effect of irradiation was determined directly after irradiation and after storage. Structural changes and degradation were investigated using SAXS, SDS-PAGE and HPLC-MS. Protein functionality was assessed via activity assays.
Results

Lower irradiation doses of 25Gy and 2mGy had no significant impact on the structure and enzyme activity. The dose of 25kGy caused a significant decrease in the enzyme activity and structural changes immediately after irradiation of ADH and after storage of irradiated HEWL at −20°C.
Conclusion

The results emphasize the importance of careful selection of radiation doses for development of X-ray imaging methods as PAT tools inspection of solid biopharmaceutical products.
Original languageEnglish
Article number135
JournalPharmaceutical Research
Volume35
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2018

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